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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Say Yes! To Housing

December 12, 2025

January 14, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:A Statewide Coalition Ready to...

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Maine Business Leaders Create Coalition to Tackle Housing Crisis

December 10, 2025

Maine’s most recognized business and industry leaders will work together to promote solutions, advocate for pro-housing policy, and empower all Maine people to get involved

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

December 8, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine (December 4, 2025) – Sno Barry has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial...

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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

November 25, 2025

A Conversation with Dr. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood Maine is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis,...

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The Stupendous Six: MEREDA 2020 Notable Project Recipients

May 24, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (May 24, 2021) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Creating New Affordable Housing through Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives

May 19, 2021

Virtual EventJune 17, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM The convergence of current Maine market conditions are driving the costs of owning near urban, or desirable communities. Co-ops, and specifically Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives,...

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Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference!

May 11, 2021

What can you expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Virtual Spring Conference? The conference will include the unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index, a key economic indicator for Maine, as well as...

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Checking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference

May 6, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosts its Spring Conference. The conference will include the unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index, a...

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Spotlight on Maine: News from the City of Auburn

May 4, 2021

By Liz Allen, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, City of Auburn, Maine | Photo Credit: Liz Allen AUBURN COMMITS TO GROWTH, QUALITY & INVESTMENT Exciting things are happening in...

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Greater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update

April 20, 2021

By Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, NAI The Dunham Group On January 21st Justin presented the “Industrial Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s...

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Central Maine Real Estate Weathering Pandemic, Poised For Growth

April 13, 2021

By Frank Carr, Assistant Broker, MRA The 2020 real estate market in central Maine has faced pandemic-related challenges just like the rest of the world. The good news: while the market...

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The Next Edition of the MEREDA Index will be Unveiled on May 20

April 7, 2021

As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry. The MEREDA Index is the leading way our industry tracks changes...

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MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference is May 20th! – Unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index & Recognition of 2020 Notable Project Recipients

April 6, 2021

Virtual EventMay 20, 20218:30 – 11:00 AM The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is excited to virtually bring you its 2021 Spring Conference from 8:30 AM – 11:00...

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Midcoast Maine Market Forecast

March 23, 2021

By Dave Holman, Broker, RE/MAX Riverside Commercial On January 21st Dave Holman, Broker at RE/MAX Riverside Commercial, presented the “Midcoast Maine Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development...

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MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT!

March 15, 2021

Thank you to our members for your overwhelming support! This event has now SOLD OUT! If you are still interested in donating to the Scholarship Fund, please contact Shelly Clark...

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Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

March 11, 2021

Virtual EventThursday, April 8, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Maine Designers, Developers, Contractors and Business Owners are already working for the AGING BABY BOOMERS! Older adults are the...

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The Greater Portland Retail Forecast

March 9, 2021

By Peter Harrington, Partner & Associate Broker, Malone Commercial Brokers On January 21st Peter Harrington, Malone Commercial Brokers, presented the “Greater Portland Retail Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate &...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

March 8, 2021

April 8, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM Maine Designers, Developers, Contractors and Business Owners are already working for the AGING BABY BOOMERS! Older adults are the biggest part of our...

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How to comply with Maine’s new paid leave law

March 2, 2021

by: Laura A. Rideout, Partner, Preti Flaherty Article originally published on November 13, 2020 Fittingly, “Vacation Land” is among a small contingent of states that have a paid leave law...

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Pandemic brings new realtors and new perspectives to Maine

February 23, 2021

By Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group Article originally published December 4, 2020 When we first saw headlines about COVID-19 in early 2020, we had no idea...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update

February 19, 2021

March 18, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM The cannabis industry is proving to be a cash crop for the State of Maine. Join us on the 18th of March, 2021...

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How COVID 19 Affected Commercial Lending

February 16, 2021

In many ways, the beginning of 2020 was the best of times for commercial lenders – stable rates, lots of deal flow and few loan delinquencies. That would quickly deteriorate...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Cutting Edge Tech: The University of Maine Composites Center

February 4, 2021

Virtual EventWednesday, February 24, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E. is the founding Executive Director of the Advanced Structures & Composites Center, a National Science...

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A Fantastic Group of Five: MEREDA Honors Leaders in Real Estate and Development at Recent Forecast Conference

February 2, 2021

On January 21, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognized five exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the state of...

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The Stupendous Six: MEREDA 2020 Notable Project Recipients

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Creating New Affordable Housing through Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives

Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference!

Checking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference

Spotlight on Maine: News from the City of Auburn

Greater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update

Central Maine Real Estate Weathering Pandemic, Poised For Growth

The Next Edition of the MEREDA Index will be Unveiled on May 20

MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference is May 20th! – Unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index & Recognition of 2020 Notable Project Recipients

Midcoast Maine Market Forecast

MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT!

Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

The Greater Portland Retail Forecast

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

How to comply with Maine’s new paid leave law

Pandemic brings new realtors and new perspectives to Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update

How COVID 19 Affected Commercial Lending

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Cutting Edge Tech: The University of Maine Composites Center

A Fantastic Group of Five: MEREDA Honors Leaders in Real Estate and Development at Recent Forecast Conference